Actor and environmental advocate Dia Mirza has doubled down on her controversial remarks linking patriarchy to climate change, saying the debate surrounding her comments has largely missed the point she was trying to make. Sharing a video and a lengthy note on Instagram, Dia said she continues to stand by her statement that “patriarchy caused the climate crisis,” arguing that climate change is deeply tied to systems of inequality and power. In the video, Dia explained why she believes climate change and patriarchy are interconnected. “Climate change and patriarchy are deeply connected. Both emerge from systems that value extraction over care, domination over balance, and short-term gain over long-term well-being. We see this connection most clearly in who bears the burden of environmental collapse,” she said. According to the actor, women and girls are often the first to experience the effects of climate disruption. She pointed to issues such as water scarcity, food insecurity, displacement caused by floods and droughts, and the loss of livelihoods, arguing that these challenges disproportionately affect women and vulnerable communities. …